Hello all We will be visiting Normandy towards the end of September, arriving via ferry from England and disembarking in Caen. There are 4 of us and we do have a car. Places we would like to see are Caen, Rouen, Honfleur, Bayeux (and D Day beaches), Mount St Michel, La Harve and Etretat. This is our first visit and we want to have enough time... Read More

Make way - another American wanting to see it all in 2 weeks. This is our first and likely only trip from Texas to Europe with 14 and 16 y/o non history loving teens. We want to make it fun but show them what they can’t see here. We’ve eliminated several places already this is what we are left with. would love advice on what to cut/add and logist... Read More

Central Asia. Where exactly is it? How is it defined? Well, it depends... The most widely accepted definition of the region incorporates the five former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. More expansive definitions incorporate some or all of Afghanistan, East Turkestan,... Read More

Hoping for some advice please as to whether it would be feasible for us (family of four) arriving in London (Kings Cross Station) on the LNER from Edinburgh (not booked yet so can be any time) to travel to Hammersmith for a 230pm theatre show that runs 2h20m at the Eventim Apollo Theatre, and then on to Heathrow for an 840pm international flight?... Read More

I don't have high hopes for this coming to fruition, but I am thinking of making a last minute travel plans to Europe at the end of June or early July for 7-9 days due to my schedule opening up during this time. I absolutely understand there are many barriers to this including costs, finding hotel availabilities, and other aspects that generally re... Read More

Does anyone know much about the Train de la Rhune? We are doing a bike trip soon and in the original itinerary it said we would take the train one of the days. Now the bike guy is saying it's not part of the bike itinerary, but since we ride past there we could take it. However the Train de la Rhune website says there is no bike parking where you g... Read More

Greetings fellow fodorites. My wife and I are planning a six-week European trip in 2025 which includes an 8-night stay in Denmark. Our plan is to base ourselves in Copenhagen for 5 nights and Aarhus for 3 nights. While in Copenhagen we plan to see: Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle, The Little Mermaid and 3 single day trips to Roskilde, Hels... Read More

Hi everyone. So we’ve been to Italy 5 times. We love Italy. So we want to go back next year in September. We want to rent an apartment or place that has a view, anywhere between Florence, and Calabria. Doesn’t have to be a view of water, just want to be able to see out on a patio. We want to be near train stations, because we don’t want to ren... Read More

I could really use some help with my itinerary. This is our first trip to Europe and I'm sure it will be our last also., since we are in our 70 and 80s(my husband and I are married 55 years) We plan to take trains as much as possible. Don't want to waste time in airports but we could fly if needed, but hoping to make our way by trains or a bus if n... Read More

My husband and I are planning to visit Croatia in 2025 in late April, early May. He typically insists on two weeks maximum, but I may be able to get a couple of extra days. I want to book AA oneworld award tickets soon, so I would like at least a vague itinerary in place now. The best routing seems to be into Dubrovnik, and out of Zagreb. Husban... Read More

I’m going to fly from Geneva to Prague with a midday layover of 1 hour and 10 minutes in Zürich. I’m flying Swiss Air. My question is… Is 1 hour and 10 minutes enough time to transfer from terminal 1 to terminal 2? I’ve been to that airport before and it’s very efficient. I’ll be checking my luggage straight through from Geneva to Prague. The conne... Read More

Can anyone recommend a private guide in the area of the Odenvald (Bavaria)? I am looking for someone who can speak English and could guide me for one day in the area (particularly in the town of Amorbach). Kind regards! Read More

Hi folks! Hoping to get some advice -- I am flying to Trento for work in November, and I'd love to make a trip out of it. I've always wanted to go see the Dolomites (and I love rock climbing!) but I'm a bit worried about it being too cold or dark in November to make the trip worthwhile. I'd kind of a wuss and am used to 11-15degrees C weather (i... Read More

I will be ending my 2+ week trip in Brussels and have a 1.5 day and 2 night stay there in the middle of June. I've been doing some reading on the city but still can't figure out where I should stay because I am having a difficult time getting a handle on the city. Other than the Grand Place with the galeries and strolling around to observe Art Nouv... Read More

Hello, My husband and I (very active, mid-50s) are traveling from Newark NJ to Malaga arriving at 7:30am, Friday Sept 13th. We fly out of Malaga first thing Sunday Sept 22nd.This is our first trip to Spain, so we're hoping to see a lot, while leaving a little time to relax as well. Here's a preliminary itinerary. Would be very appreciative of you... Read More

We had a delightful trip to Italy in October 2023 and am finally writing this report! After a wonderful trip to Ireland in 2022, we were eager to plan our next adventure. However, our son was about to propose to his girlfriend and we had to wait on their date selection to move forward with our plans. Our ideal time would have been the last 2 wee... Read More

I wanted to write a little trip report, in part to thank all of you on this Forum, particularly Bokhara2, CounterClifton, Diamantina and northie, who kindly helped my husband and me plan our recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. This trip didn't quite turn out quite the way we had planned (plot twist further ahead) but we still had a good time.... Read More

Hello all. My sister and I will be docking on June 26 in Marseilles We would like to see the lavender fields but the ship excursion is booked. Does anyone know a guide or driver who would take us? I've thought of renting a car but I can't get very excited about that. Thanks. Read More

Hello everyone! My husband and I are planning a month long trip to Northern Italy for May 2025. We have visited Italy only once, and that was a lifetime ago in the 1970’s! We spent a week in Rome and a day in Florence. We are both in our 70’s. This will be our only trip to northern Italy, so we want to visit all the places that intere... Read More

TL: DR 48-ish Hours in Vienna and 23.5 in Istanbul. Don’t try this unless you’ve lived in one city and had visited the other. ~~~ It was a dark and quiet, and very early Sunday morning. DH had departed the previous day for Vienna; and as per usual on the first night of travel separation, I did not sleep well without him besid... Read More

I have another thread in the Europe forum about accommodations in Rome from June 29 through July 2. https://www.fodors.com/community/europe/rome-hotels-or-apartment-1722281/ Here's the dilemma: I found a place on Airbnb that is in a 2000 year ol... Read More

Will be traveling to Portugal from the US later this year and was wonder if I need to do anything in regards to submitting documentation to Portugal prior to travel? I already provided the required passport info when booking my flight (with the airline). (I know when I flew to Canada 2 years ago at the end of COVID I had to register with Canada t... Read More

Hello – we are looking to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday in Paris, Italy (Amalfi coast) and Barcelona in late June 2024. Paris 3 nights, Amalfi coast 4 nights, Barcelona 3 nights. Have only booked the flights and everything really is a blank slate. Would love to fill in the blanks with recommendations for accommodation, good/non touristy f... Read More

What would be a good company for travel insurance while in Europe (Portugal specifically)? Mainly concerned with medical emergencies and lost/stolen personal belongings (luggage, camera, laptop, etc). Not as worried about flight insurance, etc, since my flights are all direct and if it is cancelled, the airline refunds (the ticket itself is also... Read More

What are the most interesting neighborhoods in Madrid and Bilbao for accommodations? We want safe, but non-touristy hotels or bed/breakfast that would be walking distance to cultural sites (art museums, galleries, local music performances, flamenco clubs) also charming streets. Like everyone else we want comfortable, clean rooms and soundproof room... Read More